Stratford and Wink squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Stratford had to settle for second. They came up short against the Wink Wildcats, falling 42-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Elks have suffered since December 7, 2023.
Despite the defeat, Stratford saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Darius Jones picked up 178 receiving yards and a touchdown. Jones showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 57 yards. Chase Lantelme was another key player, having thrown for 320 yards and two touchdowns.
Wink found their leader in sophomore Kemyd Faciane, who rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns. Faciane is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Timothy Montoya, who picked up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The loss snapped Stratford's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-4 record. As for Wink, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Stratford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wink, they will head out to take on Ropes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Wink's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last 11 matchups.
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